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Today in entertainment history: Jan. 29

AWARD WINNER: Garth Brooks doffs his hat to the audience at the 23rd annual American Music Awards ceremony Monday Jan. 29, 1996 in Los Angeles, just before walking away, leaving his third award of the evening sitting on the podium. Brooks said he intended no disrespect but didn't believe in the concept of artist of the year. Brooks also won favorite country album and, for the fifth year in a row, favorite male country artist. Photo: Associated Press/Kevork Djansezian

A look back on some of the most memorable moments in Hollywood.

1958: Actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were married.

1958: Challenge Records released the single “Tequila” by The Champs.

1962: Peter, Paul and Mary signed a record deal with Warner Brothers.

1977: Comedian Freddie Prinze died, two days after shooting himself in the head. He was 22. He’s probably best known for his role on “Chico and the Man.”

1996: Garth Brooks refused his American Music Award for favorite overall artist. Brooks said Hootie and the Blowfish did more for music that year than he did.